Having very similar problems myself...
try http://docs.moodle.org/en/Backup_FAQ#XML_error:_not_well-formed_.28invalid_token.29_at_line_YYYY
I'm looking for a document/xml handler that can do all the boring cat and mouse stuff with finding borked characters...
good luck
Dennis
Backup and restore
Restore error: Creating metacourse info XML error
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