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2006 Acura TL Power steering pump bad

Tiny
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  • 2006 ACURA TL
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I installed a power steering pump on the car. Changed o rings and did everything as supposed to. Worked for about an hour and then all of a sudden got hard.
The only thing I can think of is that I put regular power steering fluid instead of Honda. Could this be true.
Could this have damage the rack as well
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 AT 12:57 AM

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Tiny
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That was a serious mistake and could have destroyed your entire system now. They don't require that fluid just because they want t sell fluid. It is mandatory.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 AT 3:52 AM
Tiny
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Would a flush and pump replacement save the rack or is it too late?
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 AT 9:18 AM
Tiny
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It may or may not but at this point it's about your only option. I know that fluid is expensive but flush it real good. Other fluids are harmful to the system. They may even hassle you about the warranty on that pump.
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Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 AT 10:35 AM
Tiny
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Thank for all your help. Luckily I was able to replace the pump and save the rack. It is as if nothing happened. Thanks again
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Friday, August 28th, 2015 AT 7:06 AM

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