Get a can of WD40 and spray the inside and outside of the dist cap and all of the plug wiring and coil.
I would suggest replacing it.
I would have the ignition module checked .
Possible the battery is just too old, or it is damaged.
The fuse probably blew that controls the dashboard lights.
Bad switch in steering column? diffrent fuses.
The fuel filter could be blocked.
Blown fuse, bad temp sensor, bad ground, bad fan motor
No. There would be a gasket between the head and the block, though.
Stuck thermostat, clogged radiator.
Does it shake and stall when decellerating or at anytime? because mine seems to do that but its only when decellerating at a stop light or stop sign or whever and it dont always do it.. only after long drives. (1992 Pontiac Sunbird). It might be a bad EGR Valve.
no, losing the manual would not cause the car to use freon.
Compressor not running, blown fuse, low of freon.