wtf

So, our '03 1.8T GLS, passed down from my wife, to daughter 1, to daughter 2, and now my beater, is having a strange problem. After spending 4 hours cleaning out the car (I have absolutely FAILED as a parent in teaching our girls how to properly care for a vehicle), I jumped in it this morning...

I've taken the bold step of replacing my 2001 New Beetle's heater core. Probably one of the more challenging repairs you can set out to do. (and I've replaced the transmission) I'm at the reassembly stage on the driver's side, reattaching the steering column when this part fell to the floor...