my warranty ends at October, and the PS is making some noise, not too loud but noticeably louder than normal i think. you think mini would replace it if it's only little louder than normal?

 

what kind of noise? the usual whine and wheeze or something selse?

 

I had my pump replaced under warranty last year due to a loud grumbling noise (which could also be felt as a vibration in the floor). The steering never stopped providing assist, but the pump was clearly not healthy. MINI didn't argue a bit. I had previously disconnected the pump fan for a few minutes to rule that out as the noise, and I let them perform that check too, so they knew for sure where the issue was.
So if your noise is bad enough, take it in for a check. I just complained about excessive pump noise when I made the service appointment, and when I dropped it off I sat in the car with the technician and showed him exactly how to make the noise appear and what I thought it was. End result: new pump, no charge, happy MINI owner!

 

How does a used pump sounds like ? My pump looks ok but i hope it does not die... :(

 

noticeably louder than another mini with 20000 km and my car's at 60000. not sure if that's enough for a new pump under warranty.

 

what type of noise are you hearing though?

it will make a whining noise at a stop if you turn the wheel...thats the electric servo in the pump.