Kenmore He3t / He4t: parts compatibility?

[Nomeato]

I have a Kenmore Elite He4t washer that needs a new inner tub.  I've been looking for a used one that I could cannibalize the tub from.  I can't find any He4t models in my area, but there are a bunch of He3t models.  Would I be able to take the inner and outer tub assembly as a whole from an He3t model and use it in my He4t?  I suspect the only difference may be the wiring for the heating element and temp sensor at the bottom front of the tub assembly (?).

[darren412]

Log down your model Number of your ht4 model and log down the model number of the ht3 model  and see if the inner and outer tub parts breakdown come up with the same part numbers  If the numbers are the same then swapping them out should be okay.  If there is a substituted  number on any one of the parts in question that your looking to replace.  You may be doing yourself a dis service by swapping them out because there may be a manufacturer issue with the part to begin with.    good luck   Thats quite a crap shoot when you get involved with that particular scenario.   If they are a number match , make sure you use the rear outer tub half also that goes with the other inner drum .  you want to keep the same rear outer tub half with the same inner tub spyder  shaft.  keep them together because of the bearing..     If you don't mind the labor and the parts are free go to town brother.   If it doesn't turn out to be what you expected your still ok.   I hope it works out well for you