Sounds like you have the typical vacuum leaks on this car... intake manifold gaskets, breather tubes, etc.

Look for the obvious, but think of it this way: would you drive on 20 year old tires? No. Same for the rubber under there, it's simply rotted out due to heat.

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

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