Mini Cooper R50 ( Replacing power steering pump ) Repair Fix

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Nice work, looked tight in there but much much cheeper than a garage. Very easy to follow.

[@menditman2004]

Thanks Neil, yes It wouldn’t have been a cheap job, thanks for your feedback regarding how I do my videos it’s much appreciated 👍 letting me know it’s easy to follow, let’s me know I’m explaining things well , thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Good job 👍 I had to do this on my 2010 Chrysler Town and Country a few months ago but couldn't make a video, there was too much cursing coming from under the van. 🤣

[@menditman2004]

Hi this wasn’t the most enjoyable job that pump is a tight fit, but I got it done and it works great, I have to admit I did get a bit frustrated doing it 😫 Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

@@menditman2004 I am sure you did, mine drove me crazy.

[@jackgib]

great video, easy to follow and really clear. thank you

[@menditman2004]

Your welcome I’m pleased it helped you 🙂👍

[@garyclifton2180]

Nice job Luke 🎉

[@menditman2004]

Thanks Gary 🙂👍

[@mr1pearl]

Nice you found a good one not so bad to sort 👍 I'll never buy a funnel again 🙂

[@menditman2004]

Hi it was the cheapest one I could find, but it looked quite new I do wonder if the scrap car it was removed from had a reconditioned one fitted, it’s working great now. As for the funnel you know how I like to improvise 😂 Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@ProjectMan]

Nice job done 👍🏻

[@menditman2004]

Hi Gary, how I wish I had a ramp, but I got it done. Worse job yesterday my dad bought a Volvo XC70 which needed a brake servo fitted, I ache today 😫 the person got quoted £900 to fix we did it for £60 ( part cost off ebay ) there was just no room to get the old one out or new one in. We man handled it in, wasn’t the correct way but we did it 😂 brake now work great, tough job though. Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@ProjectMan]

@@menditman2004 can't complain for a fix of £60 nice one 👍🏻

[@menditman2004]

@@ProjectManI’m not sure if my dad is keeping the car, but if he sells it there’s over a 4 figure profit, wish I had bought it 😫😂

[@ProjectMan]

@@menditman2004 tidy profit that 👍🏻

[@thekoleroy_at_varsity4103]

Great video but you put in wrong fluid

[@menditman2004]

I was told the fluid would be fine and it has been.

[@thekoleroy_at_varsity4103]

@menditman2004 yes it will work buy your pump and rack will wear out prematurely

[@daveowen1534]

Great video but how did you drain the fluid that was in the system before you fitted the new pump?

[@hotmechanic222]

He didnt he just removed the pipes from the pump and let it drain out

[@PqKiller25ToLife]

I changed the pump on my mini r50 but the steering is still a little bit stiff like it was b4, what seems to be the problem ? Do I need to change the whole steering rack?

[@MarksUkuleleTips]

Hi. I've got the same problem. I was wondering where you picked up a second hand part for that price. The cheapest I can find here in Ireland is like €420.

[@menditman2004]

Hi I found one on EBay, £120 it was the cheapest for sale at the time, Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@MarksUkuleleTips]

Thanks so much. I'll keep an eye out there so. Thanks for the video too. 👍🏻

[@AhmedMohamed-v6p7k]

Use the CHF 11 oli recommend better than ATF

[@menditman2004]

From my experience it doesn’t make much of a difference, it’s been fine since the repair. I think people worry about this sort of thing to much, it’s like engine oil for years I’ve just used what I have and engines have been fine.

[@BritIronRebel]

What about the fan? You had to remove the fan and replace it didn't you?

[@menditman2004]

No I didn’t have to remove the fan.

[@BritIronRebel]

@@menditman2004 There's no power steering pump fan right under the pump?

[@menditman2004]

@@BritIronRebel I don’t have the car now but no fan if I really rightly.

[@BritIronRebel]

@@menditman2004 Strange?? Maybe that's why it failed. There should be a cooling fan directly under the power steering pump. Being right there, the fans usually have a fairly short lifespan from all the road grit. When the fan locks up as it will eventually, the pump is next to go.

[@menditman2004]

@@BritIronRebel It maybe build in to the unit .

[@patrickbussius]

CH11S only !!!!

[@menditman2004]

It’s been perfect since you don’t know what you on about, if you believe all you read you will go insane, tip of the day from me 😂

[@kolfamalo8399]

the fluid must be green not red..... your pump will break gaine...

[@menditman2004]

It will be fine I checked, it’s Power steering fluid so I’m happy 🙂👍

[@kolfamalo8399]

@@menditman2004 my vriend it must be green its special only cf100 pentazoil fluid. Its very special and only rhe green one of this brand. You are using the red and it wil kill the pump again mark my words.

[@menditman2004]

@@kolfamalo8399 Hi thanks for the advise, I hardly use the car so I’m not to fussed atm in changing the fluid but when I’ve got a moment I’ll look into it, thanks again 🙂👍

[@keithbaker9261]

My power steering works when I start up but when engine gets hot steering fall out

[@menditman2004]

I bet it’s the power steering pump have you checked fluid ?

[@keithbaker9261]

@@menditman2004 what is the Pole steering pump have all ready had the pump changed

[@menditman2004]

@@keithbaker9261 I misspelled power 😂 I’ve corrected it now.

[@petefroud5308]

Where is Mustie .Good job Luke looked a swine.

[@menditman2004]

Good question where was he I needed his car lift 😂 It wasn’t an easy job but it had to be done and I ain’t paying anyone to do it 😂 Thanks for watching 🙂👍

[@srs_lol]

🤔isn’t suppose to be green

[@menditman2004]

The car is still in daily use no issues at all with the steering.

[@Saturntabbytype2]

It wasnt the steering pump it was next doors cat whining