what would be your diagnosis?????

1.They look like Teflon seals. They are white with the clamp around them. I will try and get a picture. I don't think he turned the guides. He just opened up the seat ( very little cutting ) to accommodate the spring cups. He did remove them to get in and cut the seats though. .

Were they replaced with new ones? From what I have read, once you pull them it can damage them. That may be part of your oil issue.

EDIT: Especially if he didn't use the protective sleeve over the lock slots.