I need to rebuild the driver's seat on my 420SEL. Are pool noodles still the way to go? I've read all the threads on the subject.

I noticed that M-B sells a seat repair piece that is black in color. From the pictures I saw of it, I couldn't get the M-B part number or tell very much about it. Is there any reason to use this M-B part rather than a pool noodle? If so, do you know the part number?

If my seat springs are broken, are there any good methods of repair? It seems like replacement seat springs from the junkyard would likely be just as bad as the ones I've got.

As Ross Perot said, "I'm all ears!"