# Geo Prizm shakes on right turns **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** geo, prizm, timing-belts\ **Created:** [October 16, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-prizm-shakes-on-right-turns/20796 "2008-10-16T16:04:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mistermojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5ac83/32.png) [@mistermojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistermojo)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-prizm-shakes-on-right-turns/20796/1 "2008-10-16T16:04:20Z")
I have a 1994 Geo Prizm. I got the timing belt changed and the timing belt tensioner replaced. Ever since then the engine shakes under a load, specifically when I am making a right turn (like getting onto a freeway cloverleaf entrance). I took it into the shop and they said it was the motor mounts. I had them replaced, had the left CV joint replaced, had the right front axle replaced, still have the problem. Timing belt is put on correctly, not off a tooth or anything. Could it possibly be the harmonic balancer? Any other ideas? ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2008, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-prizm-shakes-on-right-turns/20796/2 "2008-10-16T16:13:16Z")
If the balancer were the problem you’d feel the shake all the time. I don’t think it’s the engine. The motor mount on the passenger side has to be removed to replace the timing belt. Perhaps it’s not tight, or is damaged. ---
**Author:** ![mistermojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b5ac83/32.png) [@mistermojo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistermojo)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2008, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/geo-prizm-shakes-on-right-turns/20796/3 "2008-10-16T16:17:34Z")
I had all of the motor mounts replaced about 6 months ago. The problem was happening before I had this done and is still happening. I’ve been driving the car with the problem for about 40,000 miles now.