steering pump

2000 HONDA ACCORD
130,000 MILES • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROCKYROSTER
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i change the the steering pump ona 2000 v6 accord. because the old pump bearing went bad and bleed out the pump and use honda oil and still have no power steering>>>did help? plus can driving the car witha bad pump ruin the racks?
Aug 7, 2011 at 3:09 AM
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DANLESABRE
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How did you bleed out the pump? Don't worry about damage to the rack. How is the fluid level?
Aug 7, 2011 at 4:25 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Recheck the pump, you could have a bad one if it is a rebuilt or used one.
Aug 7, 2011 at 6:47 AM
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ROCKYROSTER
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it started working the next morning and works great now thanks for the answers.
Aug 9, 2011 at 1:16 AM
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FIXITMR
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sometimes it takes awhile for air to work it's way out of the oil. usually 24hrs or so.
Sep 14, 2011 at 5:08 PM
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