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Caterpillar · Engine
2097309
In stock · ships from Knoxville
This is a non-threaded steel plug (often called a block plug or expansion plug) that seals oil passages in Caterpillar 3176, C10, C11, C12, and C13 diesel engines.
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Press‑fit non‑threaded plug used as an oil gallery or block plug. Verify exact location and engine serial number compatibility before ordering.
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It is pressed into a machined bore in the engine block to prevent oil leaks. These plugs are commonly replaced during engine overhauls or when a leak develops from corrosion or loosening.
Part Number: 2097309
NON THREADED OIL PLUG
Vendor: STOWERS MACHINERY
Dealer: KP Services Crossville
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