'08 TT: broken spring in slave cylinder

[Bart Oleksy (gmail)]

My shop says 17-20 hours to take apart the transmission to replace the 
slave cylinder ($240 CAD), and we may as well confirm the clutch is OK 
while in there.

Any pieces of advice?  The broken spring sounds right - I heard/felt 
something go on a shift, and the clutch has much more play before 
engaging now, and the pedal doesn't always come back up on its own... I 
have to hook my foot under it and help it back.

Only got this car in June... had a 30-day warranty (which took care of a 
few things we found) but long past that.

Appreciate any advice/suggestions.  I'm barely able to change oil 
myself, so no DIY option here!  :(

Bart
'08 TT Quattro Coupe 3.2
'10 Q5 3.2