[tomj76]

I wouldn't worry about the resistance of the windings, so long as it's not an open circuit (i.e. > 1 Mohm) or a a short circuit (i.e. <10 ohm).

As far as the resistance of the primary windings (low resistance side), it is difficult to take accurate resistance measurements with a DVOM when the value is < 1 ohm. The contact resistance between the probes and the device and the resistance of the probe leads introduce errors. As long as the resistance is not extrememly high (> 10 ohm), I count it as good.

Before replacing the pack, make sure your EGR ports are clear and open, make sure the EGR tube and the signal tubes are not clogged. Make sure your air filter is clear, and that your MAF sensor is clean.

These are all realtively cheap things to check, although the EGR ports take a bit of work to get at.

Without some evidence that it's clearly a problem with the coil pack, I'd change the wires first, because the rubber can only stand up to the high temperatures for so long before breaking down.

As far as the coil pack getting hot.... it will get warm. Electrical power is dissipated in the pack which generates the heat. If it's too hot to touch then it's showing signs that there is an electrical problem. However, it might not be the coil pack at fault. For example, stray sparks can increase electrical current, and cause excess heating in the pack.