The Wacker Neuson Self Tapping Screw is a genuine OEM fastener designed for the GPi1700, GPi3200, GPi4300, GPSi3200, and GPSi4300 portable inverter generator series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this is the exact OEM-specified component used in original production — ensuring the correct thread profile, drive type, and material grade for a secure, lasting installation. Whether you're completing a routine service or reassembling components after a repair, using the correct self tapping screw keeps panels, housings, and internal brackets properly secured without the guesswork of finding a substitute.
Key Features
- OEM Thread Integrity — Manufactured to the exact thread geometry specified by Wacker Neuson, so the screw cuts cleanly and holds firmly in the original material without stripping or backing out.
- Drop-In Installation — Matches the original mounting point dimensions on GPi and GPSi series generators, allowing direct installation with no rework to existing holes or hardware.
- Broad GPi and GPSi Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across the GPi1700, GPi3200, GPi4300, GPSi3200, and GPSi4300 portable inverter generator lineup.
- Structural Fastening You Can Trust — A loose or wrong-spec screw can allow panels and covers to shift, exposing internal components to vibration damage, debris, and moisture ingress. The right fastener keeps assemblies tight and protected.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Supplied as an authentic replacement, not a generic alternative, so you know it meets the same spec as the hardware it replaces.
A self tapping screw forms its own mating thread as it is driven into the base material, creating a tight mechanical bond without the need for a pre-tapped hole. In portable generators, these fasteners are commonly used to secure housing panels, covers, and internal brackets where the casing material requires the screw to cut its own thread on first installation. When a self tapping screw becomes stripped, corroded, or damaged, the joint it holds can loosen under engine vibration, potentially allowing covers to shift or internal components to become exposed. Replacing it with the correct OEM-specified fastener restores a secure, vibration-resistant connection.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000180351 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0180351 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Self Tapping Screw |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Inverter Generator | GPi1700 | 5000620777 |
| Portable Inverter Generator | GPi3200 | 5000620779, 5000620960, 5000620781 |
| Portable Inverter Generator | GPSi3200 | 5000620780, 5000620961, 5000620936 |
| GPi4300 | GPi4300 | 5000620962, 5000620782, 5000620784 |
| GPSi4300 | GPSi4300 | 5000620963, 5000620783, 5000620937 |
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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