2006 Acura TL Power steering pump bad

2006 ACURA TL
3.2L • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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KRYPTECLIPSE
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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
Aug 21, 2015 at 5:57 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Aug 21, 2015 at 8:52 PM
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KRYPTECLIPSE
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Would a flush and pump replacement save the rack or is it too late?
Aug 22, 2015 at 2:18 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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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.
Aug 22, 2015 at 3:35 AM
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KRYPTECLIPSE
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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
Aug 28, 2015 at 12:06 AM
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