This Sat. I (er well my friend) is going to install the power steering pump. We (he) took it out a week ago and sent it to BBA reman. So now its time to install it. It looks hard to get it given its position and the heigt of the jack stands. And advice to getting it in and installed? How about bleeding instructions?

 

Obv it's easier to do on a ramp than jack stands.Disconnect plug remove the fan(failure on this part is common and prob the reason your pump failed) disconnect hoses(get new clamps as they are rubbish and mine were leaking)remove pump and replace in reverse order.Fill the resivior with Pentoshin CHS 11 steering fluid only,Mini dealer or Land Rover.Start engine and rotate steering to bleed while adding fluid to correct level.Check for leaks.With the engine running turn on the A/C and that power steering fan should kick in if not you've got a problem there as well. Presto you're done.
P.S just remember if you are using screw clamps as replacement that the outlets on the pump and the resivior are plastic and can be broken if you get carried away.

 

Found this link on a PS pump DIY a while back. Hope it helps your efforts. Good luck.

 

Napa sells the same stuff you can find from the online vendors cheaper

 

VW dealers also sell Pentoshin CHS 11...but $$$ just like the MINI+BMW dealers....