Hotter the coil the slower it saturates, cooler is better with any coil/transformer. Coils give off heat as well. The cover is for looks IMHO, I've found water under the cover several times. after rinsing the top when cleaning the engine bay. Seldom found water from driving. __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black |