quick few questions

[bassphreek]

I have had my ar for almost a month now and I absolutely love it!!!!

3 things...

1. The 2.7 is awful 'clicky' when its running. It sounds like what I would describe as a valve-tap. The oil is topped off and seems to be ok. I did notice the same noise when I drove my vr6. Same clicky noise from the engine all the time. the only time I don't hear it is right after an oil change. Is there anything I can do to remedy this?

2. My middle seatbelt in the back is swaying in the wind like crazy and making a black mark on the seats. I have tried buckling it in....its not marking the seat, but its flapping worse. Any ideas?

3. My boxer loves to ride in the back but I don't want him on the seats. I have thrown a blanket back there to cover them and its ok...it keeps coming undone. He is too tall to ride with the seat folded down. Has anyone used one of the 'hammock style' dog blankets (like this http://www.drsfostersmith.com/...11123 ). If so, how do you like it.

Thanks all.

[scot_w]

3. I use the Hatchbag Cargo Liner. The Hammock Bench Seat Cover is OK for lighter dogs, but my big dog pulled the whole thing into the footwell following an unexpected quick stop. I guess a quick stop is not covered by: Sta-put™ technology that keeps the cover in place without slippage under normal use.