that is ot how you test for a cooling fan problem and you should take it to your mechanic so you dont chop off any fingers. Those fans are on a special switch that comes on when the engine reaches a specific temprature. Paul, 38 years ago there was only one fan. Now, a lot of cars actually have two fans.
2) Propane contains an odorant similar to what's put into natural gas. If combustion is not complete, or there are any leaks, then this odorant produces a smell. In addition, in larger tanks typically there is a large tablet of solid odorant sitting in the bottom of the tank.
Originally Posted By olds442tyguy: Got a new hot water heater and now my hot water (not the unit itself) has this sweet burning plastic smell. No leaks and everything is working fine, but the steam from the water literally makes me cough like burning plastic does.