I've had to use a puller each time on mine. That is difficult on some
models - mine included - because the puller bolts don't like to fit through
the small slots on the pulley (actually a harmonic dampener). I ended up
hooking the bolts on the edge of the dampener the first time and rigging up
some hooks after that. Pulling by the edge is not a good idea because it can
cause the rubber ring to shear.

Be sure to start the crankshaft bolt back in to give the puller something
manly to push against. The pulley is reinstalled by pulling it back on with
the bolt, but be sure the woodruff key is seated and teh pulley pushed as
far on as you can by hand before using the bolt.

Mike

Put a wrench on it, wedge the wrench against the water pump, and bump
the starter. It'll come right off. This is the only reliable way I've
found of doing it on automatic cars where you can't just put it in gear
to lock the crank.

Whoops, I missed the part that you got the bolt out already. Hmm that's
an odd one, usually it just pops right off. Perhaps a gentle nudge with
a rubber mallet will help.