Another update. I found out that the check valve is only sold as part of the vacuum pump
repair kit.
1978-1981 Mercedes Benz 300CD Vacuum Pump Repair Kit - Febi
or you can get the whole kit which is more expensive, part #0005861723.
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I hope this information will help others that may have this same issue.
Thanks.