You could call VW and see what they say? DON'T BITCH, be professional. But
my guess you will have to PAY to have it replaced.

"Nevermind" > wrote in message
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> ....My '97 Passat heater core ruptured today.I've never seen anything
> like this before and I drove rusty rat Chevy's back in the '70's.
> Even though this is now an 8 year old car,is this something that I
> should bitch to VW about?????
> I'd appreciate any feedback.Thanks!