On Dec 10, 2012, at 9:48 AM, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:

I suppose that might depend a lot on its current condition & what, if any, issues or symptoms it has

been displaying recently that made you feel the need to clean it up.

        & how does a cannibalized plastic baggie differ from a plain old ordinary plastic baggie?

Mine "appears" to be in good condition, considering it's been working there for 26 years.
I would use a large freezer back, cut it into a strip about 7" high, 12"-14" long, wrap it around
the joint and zip tie it in place, leaving a little bulge breathing/movement space inside.

bob