The Wacker Neuson Valve Lifter is a genuine OEM component designed for the GDS5500G generator series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact tolerances and material specifications of the original — so you can be confident it will seat, move, and wear the same way the factory intended. Compatible with the GDS5500G (No-CE) and GDS5500G LA configurations, this is a direct-fit replacement that slots in without guesswork. When your valve train needs attention, using the correct OEM lifter keeps your engine running at its proper timing and compression specs.
Key Features
- OEM Valve-Train Tolerances: — Machined to match the original profile exactly, ensuring correct lift height and smooth contact with the camshaft lobe — critical for consistent valve operation.
- Direct-Fit Installation: — Designed to drop into the original bore position on GDS5500G engines with no re-machining or adaptation needed.
- Confirmed GDS5500G Fitment: — Verified for the GDS5500G (No-CE) and GDS5500G LA generator variants, covering both standard and LA configurations.
- Protects Valve Timing Integrity: — A worn or damaged lifter causes erratic valve opening, loss of compression, and rough running; replacing it restores precise timing and smooth power delivery.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part: — Carries part number 5100084415 and is supplied as an authorized OEM component, backed by Wacker Neuson's parts program.
A valve lifter — also called a tappet — sits between the camshaft and the valve stem (or push rod) inside the engine. As the camshaft rotates, the lifter follows the lobe profile and transfers that motion upward to open and close the intake and exhaust valves at precisely the right moment. When a lifter wears flat, develops pitting, or loses its correct geometry, valve timing becomes erratic, compression drops, and the engine may run rough, misfire, or lose power output. Replacing a worn lifter with a correctly dimensioned OEM part restores the valve train to its intended operating rhythm and protects the camshaft surface from accelerated wear.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5100084415 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Valve Lifter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| GDS5500G | GDS5500G (No-CE) | 5100079460 |
| GDS5500G | GDS5500G LA | 5100079461 |
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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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Wacker Neuson
Wacker Neuson Part # 5000156655 - Valve-Lifter - Genuine OEM Part
