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Which way does an LS water pump turn?
All Gen III/IV LS water pumps have smooth pulleys and turn counterclockwise, opposite the crank; on LS engines ribbed pulleys turn clockwise and smooth pulleys counterclockwise, regardless of belt routing.
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Sources
- LS Cooling & Water Pump swap guide — ICT Billet