In addition, the positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) featured a faulty valve cover design ... citing Gen IV 5.3 Vortec engines. Not only could the burned engine oil foul spark plugs ...
timing cover, oil pump, and valvetrain components. The 4.3L V6 motor was the first to be called a Vortec engine. At this time, Chevy was developing its vortex technology, a proprietary method of ...