The Great Power Steering Pump Failure/Problems Thread
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I rebuilt my own power steering pump on my r53, took about 3 days coz after cleaning out the control board, I applied clear coat to protect it from carbon build up from the brushes.
I put up a lil write up here http://www.minicooperguide.com sadly I wasn't able to take pictures of it while doing the rebuild. If you guys need a rebuild and don't want to do it yourself, I can do it for you $75 labor and you pay for shipping both ways though.
Pm me if you need help.
I'm located here in socal.
I put up a lil write up here http://www.minicooperguide.com sadly I wasn't able to take pictures of it while doing the rebuild. If you guys need a rebuild and don't want to do it yourself, I can do it for you $75 labor and you pay for shipping both ways though.
Pm me if you need help.
I'm located here in socal.
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Just did my power steering pump/fan/lines/reservoir at 93k -- thanks, Way, for the great prices on parts.
One thing to note, if you're installing the forge chromed reservoir for a little extra bling, you'll need to add a washer/buffer between the bracket as the machined reservoir is not exactly the same size as the old reservoir (doesn't have that plastic lip).
Great guides on this site, plenty of pictures, made the process painless!
One thing to note, if you're installing the forge chromed reservoir for a little extra bling, you'll need to add a washer/buffer between the bracket as the machined reservoir is not exactly the same size as the old reservoir (doesn't have that plastic lip).
Great guides on this site, plenty of pictures, made the process painless!
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My 2004 cooper pump steering has been going on and off for the past year now. Recently I've also had to replace my alternator, fail on me a month later, and now have another new alternator.
My question is: Could my power steering pump issues damage my alternator in any way? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
My question is: Could my power steering pump issues damage my alternator in any way? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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Searching through the forums I know that there are a lot of options, but whats the most affordable option so far? My local mini shop quoted me $980 with tax...
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Most affordable option is having the ps pump rebuilt and then installing it urself. That is if ure mechanically inclined, its just a pain taking it off though.
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My 2004 cooper pump steering has been going on and off for the past year now. Recently I've also had to replace my alternator, fail on me a month later, and now have another new alternator.
My question is: Could my power steering pump issues damage my alternator in any way? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
My question is: Could my power steering pump issues damage my alternator in any way? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
On original alternator at 167K miles and second PS Pump and a 17% SC the pulley about every mile of that. Mine was making noise for last 40k miles of it's life and was working on and off for about 3 weeks.
If your replacing the alternator with Non-OEM, depending on the brand/source there has been problems with some. Not sure if it's a matter of the wrong part for the job or who rebuilt them.
MrCooper ( moderator here ) installed maybe three alternators in his MCS within a few months. Not sure how it all panned out or where he finally found one that worked.
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Anyone have pics for this. I need to order a new p/s pump too, I will be changing it myself, and just wondering if there were pics out there.
Also, can one use a p/s pump from a 2006 in put it in a 2004? If its the 03's and 04's that are failing, couldnt you use a pump from and 05 or 06?
Also, can one use a p/s pump from a 2006 in put it in a 2004? If its the 03's and 04's that are failing, couldnt you use a pump from and 05 or 06?
#687
This helped me a lot
http://www.billswebspace.com/MiniR53PSPFanDuctDIY.htm
I bought the fan from a1electric.com they gave me a discount on the fan which was a big help!
http://www.billswebspace.com/MiniR53PSPFanDuctDIY.htm
I bought the fan from a1electric.com they gave me a discount on the fan which was a big help!
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I'll be grinning when I get reimbursed. I replaced the power steering fan in my '02 R53 last summer and the power steering pump last month. Fortunately, both were done at the MINI dealership I use in Denver. Great guys. I'm pretty sure I'm looking at $1000+ for these two repairs.
This reminds me of a transaxle failure I had in another car. A year later, the dealership service manager said, "Didn't you have to get your transaxle replaced? It's been recalled and you're going to be reimbursed!" That was $1600 a few years back and it was suhweeeet!
I hope this goes through without any snafu's!
This reminds me of a transaxle failure I had in another car. A year later, the dealership service manager said, "Didn't you have to get your transaxle replaced? It's been recalled and you're going to be reimbursed!" That was $1600 a few years back and it was suhweeeet!
I hope this goes through without any snafu's!
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Reading the notice, it doesn't sound as though your model year is covered by the above extension of warranty. Sounds like it's on 2005 and earlier models. I just checked my bill (since I had my '02 pump replaced last month and with labor and everything it was about $782. But the dealership gave me a great deal because I belong to 5280mini.org. Best $29.00 I spend each year!