Hi group,

I am looking to buy a beetle but am confused on whether what the owner
has done to the beetle is good or bad for it.

He has essentially capped off the Fan housing air outputs to the heat
vents. (I can send a picture) And also there is no hose from the
intake cleaner for preheated air.

Does this actually help to keep the car cool? Or would it run hotter?
Do you think there is a problem with the engine overheating?

The owner has recently rebuilt the engine (<1000 miles) and says that
this is the best way to break it in.

Thanks for any help!