Mini is making a strange whirling scraping sound?

[sloppy-ollies]

My girlfriends 2005 Mini is making a strange whirling and scraping sound from the engine compartment area and I can't figure out what it is. The car is an automatic with about 60k miles on it. The sound doesnt get any louder when you give it gas, it's a constant noise. It makes it in gear and in neutral. Anyone have any idea of what it may be? thanks!

[bad venge]

Check the power steering pump fan ... might have something in it

[sloppy-ollies]

ok will do! Thanks!