How do you get the copper crush washer off the engine oil drain plug?

[Bardiya]

I was doing my oil change and I couldn't get the copper washer off the drain plug, the person that did the last oil change torqued it wayyyy too high.
I ended up using another drain plug that I had laying around, it was a little longer than the one I took off but it fit regardless.
I used this gasket https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Toyota-Drain-Gaskets-90430-12031/dp/B007OW6MD6 on the new plug, Does anyone have a trick to get the old copper one off?

 

[Ninja Cruiser100]

Cut it off with a cutting plier.

 

[re_guderian]

huh. mine usually stick to the pan...

 

[jemsec]

Very carefully with an ice pick.

 

[flintknapper]

When they are badly over-torqued like that...the washer material gets 'squished' into the threads of the bolt (or just under the threads) and the washer can not be removed (by hand).

I use a thin bladed flat screwdriver and a small hammer to 'lift' one edge of the washer...then use diagonal cutters to cut as far as possible into the washer. A good pair of pliers can then be used to grab the washer and twist it off the bolt. Be careful not to bugger up the threads of the bolt.

 

[Hayes]

For what it's worth, I changed the fluids in my FZJ80 for 10 years and never replaced a single drain plug gasket on my oil pan, t-case, or diffs. No leaks during those 10 years. Just leave it on.

 

[Rigger]

Buy a new drain plug.

 

[ihadmail]

Buy a new drain plug.

Even better, buy a Fumoto F-105 drain valve. You'll never have to remove it again. Or if you feel you'll ever need to connect a hose to the outlet of it, get a F-105N for a few extra bucks.

 

[Bardiya]

For what it's worth, I changed the fluids in my FZJ80 for 10 years and never replaced a single drain plug gasket on my oil pan, t-case, or diffs. No leaks during those 10 years. Just leave it on.

Buy a new drain plug.

Even better, buy a Fumoto F-105 drain valve. You'll never have to remove it again. Or if you feel you'll ever need to connect a hose to the outlet of it, get a F-105N for a few extra bucks.

I used a new one I had from before and a new washer.