how to test sr

[RPSil13]

whats the best way to test an sr motor that is in a car but not hooked up, if the compression is fine, it could still have a bad rod, how could i check that

thanks
Art

i already tried searching and couldnt figure it out

[MELLO*SOS]

leak down test will tell you about rings, head gasket, valves. Turn it over by hand see how difficult it is... Anything else you'll need to pull the oilpan off to inspect. Drain the oil and see if it's full of metal flake.

[projectRDM]

Bolt the starter to it, hook up a battery or jumpbox to spin it over to test for compression.

[Chrischeezer]

take all the plugs out.. and u can turn the motor by hand.. you can do a compression test no problem.