The Wacker Neuson Cylinder Head Gasket is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson generators, pumps, and compactors, including the GP2500A, GV2500A, PT2A, BPU2540A, BFS614AB, and A5000/160 series machines. As a factory-authorized replacement, this Cylinder Head Gasket is manufactured to the exact material and dimensional standards required to maintain a proper combustion seal in your engine. Confirmed fitment also extends to the GP2500A EPA and Premium Portable Generator variants, as well as the BPU 2540A US model, making part number a versatile service part across multiple Wacker Neuson equipment lines.
Key Features
- Combustion-Grade Sealing Material — Manufactured to OEM specification with the correct compression rating and heat-resistant material grade required to hold a reliable head seal under engine operating temperatures and pressures.
- Direct-Fit Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original bolt pattern and gasket profile precisely, seating correctly between the cylinder head and block without any trimming or modification.
- Broad Wacker Neuson Fitment — Compatible with GP2500A, GV2500A, PT2A, BPU2540A, BFS614AB, and A5000/160 series equipment, covering generators, trash pumps, plate compactors, and floor saws.
- Prevents Combustion Blow-By — A properly seated Cylinder Head Gasket maintains compression and keeps combustion gases, coolant, and oil from crossing between engine passages — protecting engine internals from accelerated wear.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing — Supplied directly through the Wacker Neuson parts network under part number 5000217456, ensuring you receive the same component installed at the factory.
- Critical Fuel and Exhaust System Integrity — A failed head gasket can allow unburned fuel or exhaust gases to migrate into unintended engine passages, creating a fire or emissions risk — genuine OEM replacement restores proper containment.
The cylinder head gasket forms a high-pressure seal between the engine's cylinder head and the engine block. Its job is to contain combustion pressure within the cylinder while simultaneously keeping engine oil and any coolant passages separated from each other and from the combustion chamber. When a head gasket fails — whether from overheating, age, or improper torque — compression drops, engine power falls off noticeably, and oil or combustion gases can contaminate areas of the engine they should never reach, leading to rapid internal damage. Replacing a worn or blown gasket promptly with a correct-specification part like the Wacker Neuson 5000217456 restores full compression and protects the engine from further deterioration.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000217456 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0217456 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cylinder Head Gasket |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GP2500A | GP2500A | 5000620128, 5200002844, 5000620009 |
| PT2A | PT2A | 5000009095, 5000009237, 5000009092 |
| GV2500A | GV2500A | 5000009345, 5000009350 |
| BPU2540A | BPU 2540A | 5000008758 |
| Floor Saws | BFS 614AB | 5000009527 |
| BPU 2540A US | BPU 2540A US | 5000610360 |
| A5000/160 ISO | A5000/160 ISO | 5000610325 |
| A5000/160 ANSI | A5000/160 ANSI | 5000610340 |
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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