Greetings all!

I just replaced my leaking exp valve, and am not sure if the two plates on either side of the valve are supposed to sit flush with the valve or not. The O-rings went just inside the valve, but that's it. I should've taken a before picture for reference.

If someone could review pic below and tell me if it looks OK, I'd appreciate it! I don't want this to leak

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-Paul-
'01 E430, Sport 72,000 mi
'98 C280, 126,500 mi