Hey mate, id def try changing the oil (flush some through a couple of times too to shift any shit) If its the pump you can risk a second hand one for about £500.. If you buy new from mitsi, they are about £2000
billy, you should definitely change the oil first, if that does not cure the problem then you may well get a pump for less than £500! see how it goes and let us know. i have some contacts that might surprise you.
as far as im aware you can change the oil yourself easy enough, you only need the mut tool if your changing hyraulic fluid from the pump. i think.......