This comprehensive Austin Metro 1984 Factory Service Repair Manual provides detailed instructions and specifications for maintaining and repairing your vehicle. This manual is a valuable resource for any owner seeking to perform their own repairs or gain a deeper understanding of their car's inner workings. The manual covers a wide range of topics, including: * **General Maintenance:** Learn about routine maintenance procedures such as oil changes, fluid checks, and filter replacements. * **Troubleshooting:** This section helps you diagnose and resolve common problems with your Austin Metro. * **Engine Service/Repair:** Detailed instructions for servicing and repairing your engine, including procedures for replacing components, performing tune-ups, and addressing engine-related issues. * **Transmission Service/Repair:** Information on transmission maintenance, fluid changes, and repair procedures for both manual and automatic transmissions. * **Brake System:** Learn about brake inspection, maintenance, and repair including procedures for replacing brake pads, shoes, rotors, and calipers. * **Wiring Diagram:** A comprehensive electrical wiring diagram helps you understand the electrical system, troubleshoot electrical problems, and perform repairs. * **Electrical System:** Detailed information on the electrical system, including troubleshooting and repair procedures for components such as the starter, alternator, and lighting system. * **Suspension:** Instructions on inspecting, maintaining, and repairing your suspension system, including procedures for replacing shocks, struts, and other suspension components. * **Periodic Lubrication:** Learn about the importance of regular lubrication and how to properly lubricate key components of your vehicle. * **Steering:** This section covers steering system inspections, maintenance, and repair, including procedures for replacing steering components and adjusting steering alignment. * **Cooling System:** Information on inspecting, maintaining, and repairing your cooling system, including procedures for replacing the radiator, thermostat, and other cooling system components. * **Fuel Injection/Fuel System:** Detailed information about your fuel injection system, including troubleshooting and repair procedures for components such as injectors, fuel pump, and fuel lines. * **Emission System:** Learn about your vehicle's emission control system, including inspection and maintenance procedures. * **Heater/Air Conditioning:** This section covers the inspection, maintenance, and repair of your vehicle's heating and air conditioning systems. * **Engine Control System:** Information on the electronic engine control system, including troubleshooting and repair procedures for sensors, actuators, and other components. * **Chassis/Body:** Instructions on inspecting, maintaining, and repairing your vehicle's chassis and body, including procedures for addressing rust, corrosion, and other body-related issues. * **Restraint System:** Information on inspecting and maintaining your vehicle's safety restraint system, including procedures for replacing components such as seat belts and airbags. * **Interior:** Instructions on maintaining and repairing your vehicle's interior, including procedures for replacing upholstery, carpeting, and other interior components. * **Differential/Drive:** Information on inspecting, maintaining, and repairing your vehicle's differential and drive system, including procedures for replacing gears, bearings, and other components. * **Axle:** This section covers axle inspection, maintenance, and repair, including procedures for replacing axle shafts and bearings. This comprehensive manual contains numerous illustrations, diagrams, and specifications to guide you through any repair procedure. It also includes an advanced troubleshooting guide to help you diagnose and correct any problem. It's a valuable tool for any owner looking to perform their own repairs, save money on professional labor, and gain a deeper understanding of their Austin Metro.

The Austin Metro, a small city car produced by British Leyland from 1980 to 1990, was a significant step forward for the struggling British car manufacturer. Conceived as a replacement for the aging Mini and designed by renowned Italian automotive design house, Italdesign, the Metro was a departure from the traditional British car design ethos. While it retained the Mini's compact size and front-wheel drive layout, the Metro featured a more modern, aerodynamic body and a spacious interior. Its 1.0-liter engine, initially derived from the Mini, was later replaced by a larger and more powerful 1.3-liter unit, offering improved performance and fuel economy. The Metro was available in a range of body styles, including a hatchback, a van, and a station wagon, and it was marketed with a variety of trim levels to cater to different budgets and preferences. Despite its innovative design and competitive pricing, the Austin Metro struggled to gain a foothold in the increasingly competitive European market. The initial models were plagued by reliability issues, and the car's lack of a diesel engine option limited its appeal to fleet buyers. However, the Metro did achieve success in certain markets, particularly in the UK where it consistently ranked among the top-selling cars. The car's popularity was boosted by a range of special editions, and its reputation for affordability and practicality made it a popular choice for first-time car buyers. The Austin Metro's legacy is a mixed one. While it failed to achieve the global success of its predecessor, the Mini, it nonetheless played a significant role in revitalizing the British car industry. The Metro helped to pave the way for a new generation of small, economical cars from British Leyland, and its design and engineering innovations influenced the development of subsequent models.