The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining and Repairing Your 1987 Austin Metro

This comprehensive workshop service manual is your one-stop resource for everything you need to know about your 1987 Austin Metro. Whether you're a seasoned mechanic or a DIY enthusiast, this manual empowers you to confidently tackle any repair or maintenance task.

What's Inside:

• General Maintenance: Keep your Metro running smoothly with detailed instructions on routine maintenance tasks like oil changes, filter replacements, and more.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve common issues quickly and efficiently. This manual provides in-depth explanations and solutions for a wide range of problems.
• Engine Service & Repair: Learn about engine components, understand their function, and perform repairs with confidence. From basic tune-ups to complex engine overhauls, this manual has you covered.
• Transmission Service & Repair: Master the intricacies of your Metro's transmission system. This section provides step-by-step instructions for service, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Brake System: Ensure your safety by understanding and maintaining your brake system. Comprehensive coverage includes diagnosis, repair, and adjustment.
• Electrical System: Decipher the complexities of your Metro's electrical system with clear wiring diagrams and detailed explanations for troubleshooting and repair.
• Suspension: Keep your Metro handling smoothly with detailed instructions for suspension system maintenance and repair.
• Cooling System: Maintain optimal engine temperature and performance with comprehensive coverage of the cooling system, including diagnosis, repair, and preventative measures.
• Fuel System: Understand how your Metro's fuel system works and tackle maintenance and repair tasks with confidence.
• Emission System: Stay compliant with emissions regulations and maintain optimal engine performance with detailed information on your Metro's emission system.
• Heater & Air Conditioning: Keep your cabin comfortable year-round with detailed information on your Metro's heating and cooling systems.
• Engine Control System: Navigate the complexities of your Metro's engine control system with clear explanations and repair instructions.
• Chassis & Body: Understand the structure and components of your Metro's chassis and body, and learn how to repair and maintain them.
• Restraint System: Ensure your safety by understanding and maintaining your Metro's seatbelts and airbags.
• Interior: Learn how to repair and maintain various interior components, including upholstery, door panels, and more.
• Differential & Drive: Master the intricacies of your Metro's differential and drive system with detailed explanations and repair instructions.
• Axle: Understand the role of the axle in your Metro's drivetrain and learn how to maintain and repair it.

This service manual is your key to independent vehicle maintenance and repair. Save money on expensive repair bills and gain a deeper understanding of your 1987 Austin Metro.

The Austin Metro, launched in 1980, was a supermini car that marked a significant shift in British automotive design. It was the first model to be built on the state-of-the-art "Metrocab" platform, a revolutionary unitized body shell construction that emphasized lightweight design and efficiency. This innovative approach led to a car that was smaller and lighter than its predecessors, but still offered ample interior space and surprising practicality. The Metro was designed as a versatile, economical car that could cater to a diverse range of buyers, from young drivers seeking affordable transportation to families looking for a compact and fuel-efficient option. The 1987 Austin Metro, the model covered in the workshop repair service manual, exemplifies the continued evolution of the model. By this point, the Metro had undergone several updates and refinements, including a larger engine option and improved suspension. While still known for its affordability and maneuverability, the 1987 model possessed a more mature and refined character. It featured a redesigned interior with updated trim and upholstery, adding a touch of sophistication to its compact dimensions. This service manual serves as an indispensable resource for anyone looking to maintain and repair their 1987 Austin Metro, providing detailed instructions and technical specifications to ensure a smooth and successful experience. Whether it's addressing a common issue or undertaking a more complex repair, this workshop manual offers the guidance and knowledge needed to keep your classic Metro running smoothly for years to come.