Hot Coil

Hi, I'm new to this forum and do not know much about car electrics.

I have a 1988 Toyota Corolla, car runs fine when cold, but when it's at operating temperature (warm) it tries to stall on take off and once you stop the car for 15 or so minutes it takes a while before the engine starts (engine turns). I have noticed that if you put your hands on the coil, it's dam hot, is this right? do coils get very hot once the car reaches it's operating temperature? Could this be a reason why the car is hard to start once hot? and could this affect take off and fuel economy?

Any input would be appreciated.

Hi Jeff,

I will take in to the local shop, but I would like to have an understanding of what could be causing this problem and this is why; One shop told me that the car most probably had low compression and this would cost lots of $$$ and it turns out that the compression is fine, a friend checked it for me. So now I would like to get an understanding first, or I just might put a new coil, cheaper than opening the engine :)

Regards,