My pad came from an eBay seller, rnrn75. It was $62 plus $9 shipping. It consists of a 1/2 inch layer of foam covered with a thin layer of something that might be a plastic version of felt. There is a thick aluminum foil heat shield (about one square foot) for the turbocharger/exhaust area. It was cust to size and fits well.

I agree that you don't seem to get much for your money. All the suppliers seem to charge a similar amount and the quality of some is really poor.

I would ask you to check with a Mercedes dealer. Report back what they offer and the price.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .343,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 148,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 177,300 (2026 projected)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 668,300
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970