This comprehensive **Austin Metro 1980 Workshop Repair Service Manual** offers a complete guide to servicing and repairing your vehicle. It covers all models, engines, trim levels, and transmission types, providing you with the same detailed information used by professional mechanics. The manual includes hundreds of pages of diagrams and step-by-step instructions, making it easy to understand and follow even the most complex repairs. It covers a wide range of topics, including: * **General Maintenance:** Routine checks, fluid changes, and preventative maintenance procedures. * **Troubleshooting:** Identify and diagnose common issues affecting your Austin Metro. * **Engine Service and Repair:** Detailed instructions on engine overhaul, component replacement, and troubleshooting engine-related problems. * **Transmission Service and Repair:** Learn how to service and repair your transmission, including clutch adjustments, gear changes, and troubleshooting transmission issues. * **Brake System:** Comprehensive information on brake system maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, including disc and drum brakes, calipers, and master cylinder. * **Wiring Diagram:** Detailed wiring diagrams simplify electrical system troubleshooting and repair. * **Electrical System:** Guidance on diagnosing and repairing electrical problems, covering components like starters, alternators, and lighting systems. * **Suspension:** Learn how to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair your suspension system, including shocks, struts, and springs. * **Periodic Lubrication:** Ensure your vehicle's longevity by following the recommended lubrication schedule for all critical components. * **Steering:** Comprehensive coverage of steering system maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. * **Cooling System:** Detailed instructions on maintaining and repairing your cooling system, including radiators, water pumps, and thermostats. * **Fuel Injection and Fuel System:** Learn how to service and troubleshoot your fuel injection system, including injectors, fuel pumps, and fuel lines. * **Emission System:** Detailed information on maintaining and repairing your emission control system. * **Heater and Air Conditioning:** Guidance on servicing and troubleshooting your heating and air conditioning system. * **Engine Control System:** Understand the workings of your vehicle's engine control system and learn how to troubleshoot issues. * **Chassis and Body:** Repair and maintenance information for your vehicle's body panels, chassis, and frame. * **Restraint System:** Learn how to service and maintain your vehicle's safety systems, including seat belts and airbags. * **Interior:** Detailed instructions for repairing and maintaining your vehicle's interior, including upholstery, seats, and dashboard. * **Differential and Drive:** Learn how to service and repair your differential and drive system. * **Axle:** Detailed information on axle maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting. With this manual, you'll have the tools and knowledge to confidently tackle any repair or maintenance task on your Austin Metro 1980.

The Austin Metro, launched in 1980, was a revolutionary compact car for its time and a cornerstone of British Motor Corporation (BMC)'s post-Morris Marina revival. Designed by British Leyland (BL) under the leadership of designer Roy Haynes, the Metro sought to challenge the dominance of European and Japanese rivals in the small car market. This was achieved through a combination of advanced technology, a compact size, and a surprisingly spacious interior. The Metro's revolutionary design featured a fully independent suspension system, a lightweight monocoque body, and a front-wheel-drive layout, all of which contributed to its excellent handling and agility. The Austin Metro came in a variety of body styles, including a three-door hatchback, a five-door hatchback, and a van. It offered a range of engines, including a 998cc and 1275cc petrol engine, all designed to be fuel-efficient and reliable. The Metro's interior was remarkably spacious despite its diminutive exterior, with innovative features like a split-folding rear seat that increased cargo space when necessary. It quickly became popular in the UK and several other markets, establishing itself as a practical and economical choice for young families and commuters alike. The Austin Metro's success was short-lived, however, as the company struggled with financial difficulties and quality control issues. The 1980 Workshop Repair Service Manual, therefore, becomes an essential resource for anyone seeking to maintain, repair, or restore this iconic and often overlooked British car.