I pulled out the three bolts on the water pump pulley thinking it might come off, but it is on there pretty tight. Do you need to use a puller on the pulley for removal, I'm hesitant to tap on the pulley if you need to use a puller. Thanks for any replies.

 

No puller is needed. Bump it with a rubber hammer.

 

ah okay I'll try that, it is on there really tight, must be slightly rusted in place, thanks for the reply

 

I gave it a few good taps with a rubber hammer and it loosened up, thanks for the tip Slows2k.