Help with correct parts for W108.018 ring gear / flex plate

[flyer355]

Hi There,

Looking for some help finding the correct parts for my car...

I own a 1971 280se, 6cyl, 2.8, fuel injected, auto transmission.

Last week the car started making a metalic grinding on hard acceleration, so I took it to my MB mechanic, when we went to start it the starter turned but not the engine. My mechanic diagnosed that the ring gear and flex plate has failed. I have been trying to source the parts but cannot find a flex plate for my car. When I go to MB online stores, there is no flex plate listed for my model?

My mechanic is hesitant to open the car up to find out the part number, as I live in New Zealand (very few parts over here), and it would mean clogging up his workshop for at least a week whilst waiting for parts from overseas.

Could anyone help me find the correct part number for the flex plate for my car?

BTW, I found this old thread about this issue:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=237244

Thanks