Hi , there was a recall campaign on for VW heater cores. 85 up ( I think ) I had one replaced in my old '85 Jetta free from the dealer! They actually contacted me about it!!!!! I don't know if it applies to the scirocco tho. Check with your dealer. Dave -- To subscribe or unsubscribe, send email to scirocco-l-request@privateI.com, with your request (subscribe, unsubscribe) in the BODY of the message.