> - There are many resources in germany dedicated to the repair and
> enjoyment of the T3, internet forums etc.

You wish... :-(
Okay, private groups, forums and small "one man" companies are dedicated
to the T3.
But official repair shops and even VW dealers close their eyes and
pretend not to see the customers when he�s arriving in a T3.

Since the T3s don�t have an OBD interface, 80% of the mechanics are lost.

> - The 1.6 td lasts about 150,000 to 200,000 kms (??)

maximum

Regards
Raimund
but whatever, it�s worth it.