The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head Gasket is a genuine OEM component designed for VP1135R and VP1135RW series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this gasket is the same part installed on these machines at the factory, ensuring a proper seal between the cylinder head and engine block. It is a direct match for VP1135R and VP1135RW units used in soil, aggregate base, and paving stone compaction applications. When it is time to service the top end of your engine, installing the correct OEM gasket is the straightforward way to restore compression and protect the engine from coolant or combustion gas leaks.
Key Features
- OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact material and thickness specifications, delivering the compression rating required to maintain a proper head seal on these engine configurations.
- Drop-In Head Service Fit — Engineered to match the bolt pattern and port layout of the VP1135R and VP1135RW cylinder heads, seating correctly without trimming or reworking.
- Confirmed VP1135R and VP1135RW Compatibility — Verified for VP1135R and VP1135RW vibratory plate compactors, covering the 11 kN, 350–356 mm plate models in this value series.
- Compression and Combustion Protection — A sound cylinder head gasket maintains proper compression and prevents combustion gases from escaping past the head joint, which directly affects engine power output and fuel efficiency on the compactor.
- Fuel and Coolant Path Integrity — The gasket also seals oil and coolant passages between the head and block; a failed gasket in these paths can allow fluid contamination that causes rapid internal engine wear.
The cylinder head gasket forms the critical seal between the engine's cylinder head and the engine block. It must withstand continuous exposure to combustion pressure, heat cycling, and engine fluids while maintaining a leak-free barrier across all ports. When this gasket fails — typically showing as white exhaust smoke, loss of compression, coolant consumption, or oil contamination — engine performance drops quickly and further internal damage follows if the machine continues to run. Replacing the gasket with the correct OEM part during any top-end service restores the engine's sealed environment and ensures the compactor returns to full operating capacity.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000158378 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0158378 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head 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 |
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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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