My oil burning pig. Pics too!

I put brand new viton seals on myself in March. They are not coming up off the guides, from spring interference. Still in position.
That only means that the seals are staying put; they typically leak where the stems go through, so they can be damaged and leaking despite staying in place. Pulling valves down through them sometimes cuts into the seal edges of there is a sharp edge on the keeper groove(s).

I have my new heads in the shop for a concentricity check and the shop guy just yanked a valve or 2 out as we were talking; my first thoughts were "Hey, take it easy buddy! Glad I put lube on those. Hmmm, I still may want new seals now...."

Just one possible factor for you to consider.