Q: Spark plug boot

asked by on September 13, 2016

Pulled the coil to change spark plugs, one rubber boot was broken. cannot find rubber boot anywhere, 1.5$ worth. I have to drive 100 miles a day for work, can i put electrical tape or high temp silicone until i can afford a whole new coil?

My car has 6500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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