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I usually lurk here because I know little about aerodynamics. However I'm old, have a good memory and need to challenge the idea that there was pressure into the cooling air intakes of old Beetles.
Though it was corrected later on, 36 HP Beetles run at high speeds in hot weather had a cavitation problem which restricted cooling air flow. Overheating then caused the soldered joints in their oil coolers to melt, resulting in oil loss.
At least one VW repair guy set up shop near the freeway where drivers from the Bay Area hit the Sacramento Valley heat-- he had a good business offering quickie engine replacements.
Ray Mac
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