The Wacker Neuson Gasket is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater series, HI750 and HI900 indirect fired air heaters, and Pureheat hydronic heater units. As a factory-sourced part, it is manufactured to the exact material grade and compression specification required for reliable sealing in demanding heating applications. This gasket is confirmed to fit a wide range of configurations across the E5000, HI750G, HI750GM, HI750GM HD, HI900DGM, HP252, and Pureheat model lines — covering both gas and diesel burner variants. Ordering by part number ensures you receive the correct OEM gasket for your specific unit.
Key Features
- OEM Material Specification — Manufactured to the exact compression rating and material grade required for sealing in high-temperature heating system applications, where an incorrect or degraded gasket can allow combustion gases or heated fluid to escape.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original mounting geometry and sealing surface profile, allowing straightforward installation without reworking mating surfaces or fastener patterns.
- Broad Model Coverage — Fits E5000 Ground Heaters (gas and diesel), HI750G, HI750GM, HI750GM HD, HI900DGM indirect air heaters, HP252, and Pureheat hydronic heaters across multiple serial configurations.
- Combustion Integrity — A correctly sealed gasket maintains proper pressure and flow within the heater's burner or heat exchanger circuit, ensuring the unit reaches and sustains target output temperatures efficiently.
- Safety-Critical Seal — In indirect fired and hydronic heating systems, gasket integrity is essential to prevent combustion gas migration or fluid leaks — replacing a worn or damaged gasket is a fundamental part of safe heater servicing.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part number 5000169178 carries the same quality assurance as the original component installed at the factory.
A gasket forms a compression seal between two mating surfaces — in heater applications such as the E5000 and HI750/HI900 series, this typically means sealing burner assemblies, heat exchanger connections, or fluid circuit joints against leakage of combustion gases or heated fluid. When a gasket degrades, hardens, or is damaged during service, it can allow gases or fluids to escape the intended flow path, reducing heating efficiency and creating a potential safety hazard. Replacing the gasket with the correct OEM part restores the integrity of the seal and returns the heater to proper operating condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000169178 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0169178 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Gasket |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
| HI750 DGM HEATER-INDIRECT | HI750GM | 5000620859, 5000620930 |
| HI 750GM HD-Mobile Indirect Ai r Heater-Surge, -40 | HI750GMHD | 5000620969 |
| HI750G HEATER-INDIRECT | HI750G | 5000620857 |
| Factory-Installed Options | Factory-Installed Options | 5200004152 |
| Mobile Indirect Fired Air Heat er, Diesel | HI750D | 5000620856 |
| HI900 Heater-DGM,Srg,-40 | HI900DGM | 5200014221, 5200014222, 5200014165, 5200014166 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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