Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for connecting a fuel filler pipe (3) to a fuel tank (1), particularly in a motor vehicle. The connector has a tubular sealing housing (2) attached to the fuel tank (1) and a retention collar (4) retained by a pair of flanges (7,8) on the pipe (3) and which may be press-fitted to the housing (2). The collar (4) has a ring (5) from which four lugs (6) extend axially towards the housing (2). Each lug (6) has: a radially outward projecting detent (13) which engages with a lip (39) within the housing (2); and a radially inward projecting detent (14) which retains the filler pipe (3) in one axial direction, the filler pipe (3) being retained in the other axial direction by the ring (5). The housing (2) has a grommet (60) seal with the filler pipe (3) and also a number of crenellations (9,10,11) and detent guide channels (38) which receive and guide outwardly projecting detents (13) to the lips (39).

Abstract: A sealing connection between a fuel tank wall and a filler pipe is achieved by a sealing and retaining collar. The collar has a seal and a retention clip arrangement which prevents the pipe being accidentally being pulled out of the tank.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuel tank having a top surface and a side surface. The side surface has a first aperture and a second aperture below the first aperture. A fuel filler pipe communicates with the second aperture and a sensing tube communicates with the first aperture. An internal communicating means between the first aperture and an ullage point located below the top surface permits the tank to be filled through the filler pipe to a level not exceeding the ullage point.