OS X Mavericks failed to download and everything else fails

I am computer savvy and believe I have tried everything.
One day, out of the blue, I got a crash with an 'Unapproved' Caller error. Ok fine.
But then I never got it again. My Mac would nolonger boot into the OS. I tried Nvram Reset's, using recovery to check and repair disk (no errors, SMART verified), and even Safeboot. None worked. NVRAM reset,even while holding down the buttons the entire time will lead to a system shutoff at the end. SAFE Boot wouldn't start, and the list goeson.
I thought my HDD failed. I wiped it completely using recovery disk utility.
So I bought a new one. No matter what I do, Mavericks will not install. I have already called Apple support and I have done everything.
I have tried using Online Recovery Agent, and the RecoveryDisk Assistant to reinstall Mavericks. Yes,my new HDD is formated OS Journal Extended with a valid partition table.
I have tried Commad+Option+R aswell which connects directly to Apple.
Every time, even after typing in my id. Mavericks will download for 10 minutes, and then either crash with no restart, or give me an error.
I have tried installing Windows just. But that didn't work.
Any suggestions? Thank

The best thing to do is a new partition not just erase.
Also apple never shipped a 10.7 dvd only a usb stick installer. So i am guessing that was a copy and is having problems.
This is a great article explaining how to make a usb installer.
http://arstechnica.com/apple/2013/10/how-to-make-your-own-bootable-os-x-10-9-mav ericks-usb-install-drive/

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