Not a bad idea. What I don't know is how long I can delay this. Doing it in the next two weeks would be tough. I want to take it on a 2000 mile trip about on about 10/17.
I would think if I rendered it air tight and stable I could limp along with it for a spell. Here's a product that might do it: high temperature tape.
https://www.amazon.com/Temperature-Resistant-Automotive-Harness-32mm15m/dp/B07HHQNNV9/ref=asc_df_B07HHQNNV9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=316844970160&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16783488167562461151&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031928&hvtargid=aud-798931705416:pla-613328305884&psc=1
I'll clean it with WD40 and the electric cleaner or the like and give it this tape with possibly a hose clamp applied gently.