Q: Ign coil connector-gasket crumbles. Do I need to replace connector or gasket or is it ok asIS? Looks same as intake manifold gask

asked by on February 13, 2018

All my original Ignition coil connector-gasket crumbles. Do I need to replace connector or gasket or is it ok as is? Looks same as intake manifold gasket. A lot of orange pieces in spark plug chamber. Not sure if only the connector? How can I tell?

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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