Wacker Neuson 5000043948 Cylinder Head Gasket 0.4mm Thick

The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head Gasket 0.4mm Thick is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPU 2440H reversible vibratory plate compactor. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this gasket meets the exact material and dimensional specifications required for the DPU 2440H engine assembly. The 0.4mm thickness designation is a critical spec — using the correct thickness ensures proper compression ratio and a reliable combustion seal. If you are performing a top-end engine service on your DPU 2440H, confirming you have part number is essential before you begin.

Key Features

• Exact OEM Combustion Seal Specification — Manufactured to the precise 0.4mm thickness required for the DPU 2440H engine, ensuring correct combustion chamber geometry and compression integrity.
• Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Supplied as an authentic OEM component, meaning the material grade, surface finish, and fire ring profile match the original gasket installed at the factory.
• Direct Fitment for the DPU 2440H — Engineered specifically for the DPU 2440H 24 kN reversible vibratory plate compactor, dropping into position without modification during a standard cylinder head service.
• Protects Engine from Compression Loss — A failed or incorrectly sized head gasket allows combustion gases to escape, causing loss of power, overheating, and oil contamination. Installing the correct 5000043948 gasket restores full engine output.
• Critical Thickness Tolerance — Even a fraction of a millimeter difference in head gasket thickness affects compression ratio and valve clearance; the 0.4mm spec on this part is not interchangeable with thicker or thinner variants.

A cylinder head gasket seals the joint between the engine block and the cylinder head, containing combustion pressure while preventing oil and coolant from mixing or leaking. On a plate compactor like the DPU 2440H, the engine operates under sustained load and vibration, which places ongoing stress on this seal. When the gasket fails — through age, overheating, or improper torque — compression drops, the engine loses power, and internal contamination can follow. Replacing it with the correct OEM gasket at the specified thickness restores the engine's sealed combustion environment and gets the plate back to full compaction force.

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Compatibility & Fitment

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