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  Registered Member #304 Joined: Tue Nov 28 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 29 | The PAS is feeling quite heavy all of a sudden and a bit of research shows that it is a relatively common problem requiring a new pump. The car is out of warranty and has done 117,000 miles, so a goodwilll claim would be pushing my luck. Does anyone have a recommendation that it less expensive than Woods? | ||
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 Registered Member #270 Joined: Thu Sep 28 2006, 11:00PMPosts: 14 | I'd try 1320 Autos or Mini Matt, will def' be cheaper than a Stealer... | ||
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Mini Turbo'd   Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | Mini Matt for parts or maybe a scrap yard.... Check your oil level is on the MAX mark and tyres are pumped up too  MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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| Registered Member #304 Joined: Tue Nov 28 2006, 12:00AMPosts: 29 | Well, after not doing anything about the steering for a few days, the car was left in a car park for an hour and the battery was flattened - a bit of a strange whirring noise from under the bonnet, though. A quick jump-start and a drive to Wood in Salisbury (the car park was in Salisbury) confirmed that the PS pump was indeed faulty and was running all the time, hence the whirring sound and flat battery! It appears this a known problem, as the service department diagnosed it without looking at the car! Anyway, total cost was a mere £513.76, which included an exchange pump, 2 hose clips and the PAS fluid, plus a 2 year parts warranty. I'm prepared to forgive Mini as this is the first fault in 117k and I have used the steering in that time. | ||
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 Registered Member #468 Joined: Wed Oct 10 2007, 10:50AMLocation: Lichfield, Staffordshire Posts: 34 | Ouch! Mind you, if it's your first fault in 117k I suppose it becomes a little more relative. At least you have peace of mind now knowing it's got a 2 year warranty too. ------------- www.sjrainsford.co.uk ------------- Image: http:// i3.photobucket.com/ albums/y66/ sjrainsford/Avatars% 20etc/Appleeye.jpg | ||
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| Mini Turbo'd Registered Member #140 Joined: Mon Mar 13 2006, 12:00AMLocation: Southampton Posts: 2487 | Good to hear you are all sorted. 117k with no problems must be a record! MINI Project 370hp and counting... : MINIProject.co.uk | ||
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