I bought a 99 Passport(Isuzu Rodeo) with 75K on it. I am noticing a slight hesitation that seems to be drivetrain related. It is almost like something is engaging and disengaging at the very end of a stop and very beginning of moving. The best way to describe it is like there is a bowling ball rolling back an forth in a box. There is no audible clunk, it is just
something you can feel slightly. The transmission is not slipping. I actually had it checked out at a local auto shop, they gave it clear marks and I asked them to pay attention to the transmission.
Has anyone ever experienced this?
Also, I am noticing what I think is wheel bounce after hitting a bump. I am guessing that is a shock absorber issue.
One final question, is there any easy way to tell if the timing chain has been changed?
Thanks for your help.