Metal on metal normally has to be lapped to make a good seal, think of the fluted mushroom (new name) as a regular cylinder valve upside down, if the oil seal/guide was shot you would get uneven seating blow back.

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1996 Mercedes S124 E300TD - 129k - rolling restoration project -

1998 Mercedes W210 300TD - 118k (assimilated into above vehicle)