Punto Mk2 was notorious for munching its input bearings. Presumably that oil feed is how Fiat dealt with it. But a failed bearing with pitted races is not a good sign.
Punto Mk2 was notorious for munching its input bearings. Presumably that oil feed is how Fiat dealt with it. But a failed bearing with pitted races is not a good sign.
That seriously makes me think a 2RS bearing would be a better option. Drill and plug the oil feed so it can't flood the seal and eventually over-fill the bearing. Greased bearings are fine where oil splash is inadequate, but a not when the "wet" side is flooded with oil.