Can't install mountain lion from usb

Hi all,
I have a weird problem, i createda USB ML installer, it works fine i boot from it then use disk utility to do a clean install then hit Install.
The program starts but then stop and says "Can't download additional components" and the Imac (2010 21.5") is connected to the internet.
I've been trying for days to work this out and nothing.
The only solution i've found is to boot via USB from another ML inatall and copy this disk to the Imac disk which is kinda wierd.
I used to be able to just put in my USB installer and do a clean install but for the last week it just won't.
Anyone can help m

I've fount a similar problem post here in the forum: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3193464?start=0&tstart=0
I've tried some of the stuff there and I'll update here as soon as I have any news.

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