Water pump not spinning freely after installing the pulley's

[Norcalgsx707]

I know it sounds like a dumb question but does the water pump supposed to spin freely after you put the pulley's on? It's brand new btw

 

[TJCTalon]

Did you install the pulleys on backwards by chance?

 

[boost97gst]

You know, im not positive, but i dont think it should free spin too easily. It has seals on it and that right there creates a bit of resistance. Its been awhile since ive had my belts off but i dont recall being able to spin it and it continues to spin like a wheel off the ground or something.... It should not be difficult however. And if you put the pulleys on backwards, well, thatd be kind of noticeable

 

[ShadyDoins]

It should spin easily without any sticking points but I wouldn't expect it to keep spinning after you take your hand off of it if that's what you meant.

 

[Night devil]

Kind of dumb answer , but Make sure you check the length of the bolts you used to bolt on the pullies. I had this before and ended up 1 bolt was a little longer than others.

 

[Norcalgsx707]

Kind of dumb answer , but Make sure you check the length of the bolts you used to bolt on the pullies. I had this before and ended up 1 bolt was a little longer than others.

So if the bolts are longer than stock that will cause it to not spin like it should this thing aint spinning at all I cant force it either

 

[Night devil]

Yes, depends on the length of the bolts you are using. The longer they are, the harder it gets to a point where you will have to break something to spin it. I lost 1 and had three bolts and to be honest, I used a spare oil pan bolt (because they are short). It spun like easy as it should. At first, I thought pullies were other way around, even I swap motors in my dsms all the time, Just a dumb bolt . Did you use the orignal bolts for the water pump or different set?

 

[Norcalgsx707]

Different grade 8 bolts there a little longer then the original what length should I be using ?

 

[Night devil]

Sorry, I do not remember the size but take 1 bolt off oil pan and get the same size from any auto parts or home depot stores. They will do the job.