Zexel

[xcdarrel17]

I bought a used Zexel Torsen and it didn't come with a pinion shaft (the bar that runs through the middle of the differential). Does anyone know the part number, or the vehicle that a zexel came standard on, so I can order one.

[iGoRa]

you can use one from your old, open diff, that you have installed right now.
Correct me if im wrong.

[xcdarrel17]

That is what I thought, and I did use the old one when I put it in. Now 500 miles later something is messed up. It's fine while driving straight, but sounds like the entire rearend is going to fall out when I go around a turn. Then I read this from a recent install review of a zexel:
"9. Insert the pinion shaft. The Zexel one is flat, not round. I had to wiggle the gears around a bit to get it to drop in."

So I thought that may be my problem. Any suggestions???

[Wozzeck]

No, you can't use it. The open diffy one is round and zexel one is rectangular. Just try calling around to some junk yards. Shouldn't cost more than a couple bucks.