The Wacker Neuson Carburetor Flange Gasket is a genuine OEM component designed for VP and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. This gasket seals the junction between the carburetor and the intake flange, ensuring a proper air-fuel mixture reaches the engine on machines including the VP1035R, VP1135R, VP1340R, VP1550R, VP2050R, and the AP1550R, as well as their RW variants and the VPR1330. As a direct OEM replacement, part delivers the exact material grade and dimensional accuracy specified for these compactors.
Key Features
- OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to the original compression rating and material specification for a consistent, leak-free seal at the carburetor flange interface.
- Direct-Fit Installation — Matches the original bolt pattern and flange profile of VP and AP series plate compactors, dropping in without rework or trimming.
- Broad VP and AP Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across VP1035R, VP1135R, VP1340R, VP1550R, VP2050R, AP1550R, VPR1330, and associated RW variants.
- Protects Engine Fuel Metering — A sound flange gasket prevents unmetered air from entering the intake, keeping carburetion accurate and engine output consistent during compaction runs.
- Fuel System Safety — A failed or degraded carburetor flange gasket can cause lean-running conditions or fuel vapor leaks near the engine; replacing with a correct OEM gasket restores proper containment.
The carburetor flange gasket sits between the carburetor body and the engine intake port, creating an airtight seal that allows the carburetor to deliver a precisely metered air-fuel charge to the engine. Without a properly sealing gasket, uncontrolled air ingestion causes the engine to run lean, resulting in rough idling, loss of power, and potential overheating. On vibratory plate compactors that operate under continuous high-frequency vibration, gasket material degrades over time — a worn or cracked flange gasket should be replaced promptly to maintain consistent engine performance and avoid further carburetor or engine damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000053615 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0053615 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Carburetor Flange Gasket |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN, 3 50mm/13.8in | VP1135R | 5000008709 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11 kN, 356mm/14in | VP1135RW | 5000009251, 5000009512 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550R | 5000009538 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 10 kN, 356mm/14in | VP1035R | 5000008208 |
| Vibratory Plate 300mm/12in | VPR1330 | 5000006512 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
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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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