The Multiquip 05158903 Gasket F Cylinder Head 0.4 is a genuine OEM component designed for MVH406, MVH-406DSZ, and QP4TZ series equipment. As a direct OEM replacement, it is manufactured to the exact material and dimensional specifications required to maintain a proper cylinder head seal. This part is confirmed compatible with MVH406 and MVH-406DSZ reversible plate compactors as well as the QP4TZ trash pump, making it a versatile OEM service item across multiple machine families. Keeping this gasket in serviceable condition is essential to maintaining correct engine compression and preventing coolant or combustion gas leaks.
Key Features
- OEM-Grade Sealing Material — Manufactured to the exact material composition and thickness (0.4) required for a reliable cylinder head seal, preventing compression loss and combustion gas bypass.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original head gasket profile, seating correctly against the cylinder head and block mating surfaces without reworking or shimming.
- Broad Fitment Across Machine Families — Confirmed fit for MVH406, MVH-406DSZ reversible plate compactors and the QP4TZ trash pump, covering multiple Multiquip equipment lines with a single OEM part.
- Protects Engine Integrity — A failed or worn head gasket allows combustion gases to escape and can allow oil or coolant intrusion into the combustion chamber, leading to rapid engine damage; replacing it with this part restores correct sealing.
- Fuel System and Combustion Safety — A properly seated cylinder head gasket is critical to maintaining safe combustion pressures; using a correctly specified OEM gasket helps ensure the engine operates within its designed pressure envelope.
The cylinder head gasket sits between the engine block and the cylinder head, creating a pressure-tight seal that contains combustion gases, oil passages, and coolant channels. It must withstand extreme heat and pressure cycling with every engine start and stop, making material quality and dimensional accuracy critical to its service life. When this gasket fails — through wear, overheating, or improper installation — the engine loses compression, may consume oil, and can suffer internal contamination that leads to costly repairs if not addressed promptly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 05158903 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Gasket F Cylinder Head 0.4 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVH406 |
| Plate Compactors | MVH-406DSZ |
| Trash Pumps | QP4TZ |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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