200q hydraulic pump

["Don & Lori" <dell@pangea.ca>]

my pump is leaking down the front of the engine
and the reservoir is leaking where hose attaches.

local repair shop says pump needs replacement.

they say they used to rebuild the pumps
but found that they usually leaked again within
4-8 months.  now they recommend remanufactured
pumps at 387 dollars usfunds, 600 cdn.  comes 
with one year guarantee.  plus 40 dollars to install.

pump had small leak, but cold weather seemed
to speed the pump's demise.

any advice apprec.

Don
1990 200q.