Thanks for the reply.
So I used a screw in type compression tester, and yes did have all of the plugs out.  But I did not have the throttle body plate wide open.  Would that make that big of a difference? 

The check engine light does not come on while cranking, but I do not know how to check to see if it is burned out or not. 

The exhaust does have a leak and as I said before there is not catalytic converter, just exhaust manifold to a glass pack.  Could this cause a problem.

I have called around to different shops in my area and they all want to charge well over $2000 to rebuild my engine.  Most of them want to charge over $700 just for the parts.  I have seen a rebuild parts kit on Ebay for $230.  Does anyone know if these are quality parts or not?  Here is the link

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Sidekick-Geo-Tracker-1-6L-8V-Overhaul-Engine-Kit-/300496978370?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ASidekick&vxp=mtr&hash=item45f70401c2

My last question is, my zuki runs plenty good enough to get around town.  If I were to change out the motor mounts, would driving it in its current condition do further damage to the engine?  I am talking about just easy driving below 4o mph.

Thanks for any input you have.

A $230 rebuild kit is suspect to me. The quality master/major kits
I've seen are mid $300's to $450.