Description
Rebuild your GM Chevrolet 4.3L Vortec V6 with a complete kit designed for the verified truck, van, and SUV applications listed below. This kit supports the 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec engine with a 4.000" bore and is specified for balance-shaft Vortec applications where correct VIN code, timing chain style, and block configuration details matter.

Kit Components & Available Sizes

Piston Ring Set
C10216 — STD, 020, 030, 040

Bearing Set - Rod
BB623J — STD, 010, 020, 030, 040

Bearing Set - Main
BC317J — STD, 010, 020, 030, 040

Gasket Set - Full
C4.3C-1

Expanded Vehicle Compatibility

GM / Chevrolet Truck, Van, SUV

1996–1998 — 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec Chevy, 4.000" bore
Engine VIN code W or X
Vortec with silent timing chain
Engines with balance shaft
For engines with “T” on front of block
Substitute cam bearings CC415

1999–2002 — 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec Chevy, 4.000" bore
Engine VIN code W or X
Vortec with silent timing chain
Engines with balance shaft
For engines with “T” on front of block
Substitute cam bearings CC415

2003–2006 — 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec Chevy, 4.000" bore
Engine VIN code W or X
Vortec with roller timing chain

Isuzu

1997–1999 — 4.3L / 4293 OHV V6 12V GM, 101.60mm bore
Engine VIN code W or X

Workhorse

1996–1998 — 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec Chevy, 4.000" bore
Engine VIN code W or X
Silent timing chain
Balance shaft
For engines with “T” on front of block
Substitute cam bearings CC415

1999–2002 — 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec Chevy, 4.000" bore
Engine VIN code W or X
Silent timing chain
Balance shaft
For engines with “T” on front of block
Substitute cam bearings CC415

2003–2006 — 4.3L / 262 OHV V6 12V Vortec Chevy, 4.000" bore
Engine VIN code W or X
Roller timing chain

Notes & Exclusions

Confirm your engine is a GM Chevrolet 4.3L / 262 Vortec V6 with a 4.000" bore and VIN code W or X before ordering.
This kit is specified for Vortec engines with balance shafts where noted.
Silent timing chain and roller timing chain applications vary by year—verify before ordering.
For engines with “T” cast on the front of the block, substitute cam bearings CC415 as noted.
Select the correct ring and bearing sizes needed for your rebuild.

📢 PLEASE SPECIFY SIZES NEEDED WHEN ORDERING. STANDARD SIZES SHIP BY DEFAULT.
SIZE EXCHANGES REQUIRE THE BUYER TO COVER RETURN SHIPPING.