Power Steering Pump Removal Permanently?
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My 05' MCS has 45k miles and the power steering pump has already been replaced once. It is starting to go out again... (Getting Louder as the weeks go on). I tried to take it apart and refurb it, which did help but I can tell it's still straining.
Kindof a noob question but what is "looping the lines" in the steering rack? I would love to convert to manual steering but would definitely need some help here.
Kindof a noob question but what is "looping the lines" in the steering rack? I would love to convert to manual steering but would definitely need some help here.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3744289 (post #298)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...p-failure.html
Last edited by rkw; 05-01-2014 at 09:11 AM.
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If you notice our rack doesn't have those 2 holes aligned on the same plane, so this e30 flat looping block won't fit on ours:
Last edited by minsanity; 05-01-2014 at 09:54 AM.
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I'm always surprised to hear how quickly the pump is dying on some of these other MINIs.
I keep waiting for mine to go out - it's been noisy for as long as I can remember. Going on 11 years and 144k miles on the original pump and it's still going strong. A mechanic did some repairs back around 106k miles to stop some leaks in the pump and lines. I wonder if his work is what's keeping it going...
I keep waiting for mine to go out - it's been noisy for as long as I can remember. Going on 11 years and 144k miles on the original pump and it's still going strong. A mechanic did some repairs back around 106k miles to stop some leaks in the pump and lines. I wonder if his work is what's keeping it going...
#31
Hmmm. Factors:
1. Luck
2. Heat or less of, more likely due to a working fan on most of the time
3. Driving habits; probably less stationary steering when parking, less twisties?
4. Vigilance on leaks
5. Exposure to snow, rain & dust? But this is a sealed system....still, condensation might be a factor????
6. Proper CHF11S fluid
7. Constant use is better than long garage time.
Whatelse can you think of?
1. Luck
2. Heat or less of, more likely due to a working fan on most of the time
3. Driving habits; probably less stationary steering when parking, less twisties?
4. Vigilance on leaks
5. Exposure to snow, rain & dust? But this is a sealed system....still, condensation might be a factor????
6. Proper CHF11S fluid
7. Constant use is better than long garage time.
Whatelse can you think of?
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Complaint Filed...Hopeful
It may be covered under warranty. You might even be able to get your first replacement reimbursed if you paid for it yourself.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3744289 (post #298)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...p-failure.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post3744289 (post #298)
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...p-failure.html
My pump was replaced back in 08 when the car had 15k miles. It now has 45k miles and it's going out again. I called the safercar.gov place and filed a complaint. She said out of the 300ish complaints with this year make and model, 175 of those are about the power steering. She says it looks hopeful they will do something about it. If they don't I'm converting to manual steering. Thanks for the info, I'm glad I called and filed a complaint.
Here's what my car sounded like just before I took apart the pump and cleaned it. It's still loud after I cleaned it, just not THIS loud.
#33
I already checked a while back to see if it was covered. It isn't
My pump was replaced back in 08 when the car had 15k miles. It now has 45k miles and it's going out again. I called the safercar.gov place and filed a complaint. She said out of the 300ish complaints with this year make and model, 175 of those are about the power steering. She says it looks hopeful they will do something about it. If they don't I'm converting to manual steering. Thanks for the info, I'm glad I called and filed a complaint.
Here's what my car sounded like just before I took apart the pump and cleaned it. It's still loud after I cleaned it, just not THIS loud.
My pump was replaced back in 08 when the car had 15k miles. It now has 45k miles and it's going out again. I called the safercar.gov place and filed a complaint. She said out of the 300ish complaints with this year make and model, 175 of those are about the power steering. She says it looks hopeful they will do something about it. If they don't I'm converting to manual steering. Thanks for the info, I'm glad I called and filed a complaint.
Here's what my car sounded like just before I took apart the pump and cleaned it. It's still loud after I cleaned it, just not THIS loud.
Hmm, my warranty papers say the pump is warranted for all model year 2002-2005 MINI Coopers up to 150k miles or 13 years, whichever comes first. I would think an '05 with your mileage would certainly be covered?!
BTW, your link is only visible when replying - I checked it out. The sound is different than what mine makes. Mine is a much higher pitched whine when turning the wheel, and it's been that way for as long as I can remember.
#34
Hmmm. Factors:
1. Luck
2. Heat or less of, more likely due to a working fan on most of the time
3. Driving habits; probably less stationary steering when parking, less twisties?
4. Vigilance on leaks
5. Exposure to snow, rain & dust? But this is a sealed system....still, condensation might be a factor????
6. Proper CHF11S fluid
7. Constant use is better than long garage time.
Whatelse can you think of?
1. Luck
2. Heat or less of, more likely due to a working fan on most of the time
3. Driving habits; probably less stationary steering when parking, less twisties?
4. Vigilance on leaks
5. Exposure to snow, rain & dust? But this is a sealed system....still, condensation might be a factor????
6. Proper CHF11S fluid
7. Constant use is better than long garage time.
Whatelse can you think of?
Now it is very well maintained and I check the fluid regularly. Replaced all the power steering hoses a few years ago, and check the fan whenever the car is up on jack stands for an oil change or other work. I'm kind of hoping it goes out before the warranty runs out so I don't have to foot the bill, but if it lasts longer, so be it...