Well the car will hopefully be looked at today.
Noise is not a problem, the Nismo one was REALLY loud, buzzzzzzzzz as soon as I turned the ignition on, so used to it. That is how I am 95% sure it's dead, turn the ignition and total silence......
The stock cradle would be already modified to suit the Nismo pump, and dont know how much the cradle would have to be modified to suit any new pump to be installed, but that isnt really my problem. Price isnt reall an issue either, as the warranty covers up to $1,000 for replacement of the pump itself. Which is why I would prefer to replace with the Nismo, but cant find anyone in AU who can sell me one and send overnight via courier to rural QLD.
The major problem I have is that I have a wife and 2 young children walking to school in the pouring rain, yes they have unbrella's and raincoats, but eventually they will get colds and pass it onto me and then everyone will be sick and cranky. Oh that and I have to ride to work in the rain, but meh I just take stupidly long hot showers when I get here
So really I need the car back ASAP. I have advised the workshop to try to source the SARD as a replacement, mainly because Dan, (3lit3 32), said so, he is the man and trust him explicitly. That and the SARD can be sourced by the workshop overnight.
So once the report and quote is done for the warranty, I'll be waiting for them to approve and then it'll take at least 2 days more to get back on the road.
I really appreciate everyones suggestions and help!